How To Fix 5R006 - Check digit of ID number (last position) should be (&) !

5R006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Check digit of ID number (last position) should be (&) !

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R006 - Check digit of ID number (last position) should be (&) ! ?

  The SAP error message 5R006 indicates that there is an issue with the check digit of an ID number, specifically that the last position of the ID number does not match the expected check digit. This error typically occurs in the context of processing personal identification numbers, such as social security numbers, tax identification numbers, or other similar identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a mismatch between the calculated check digit of the ID number and the check digit that is provided in the ID number itself. The check digit is a form of redundancy check used to detect errors in the data. It is usually calculated based on the preceding digits of the ID number using a specific algorithm.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify the ID Number: Check the ID number you are entering to ensure that it is correct and complete. Make sure there are no